The campaign for a cut in beer tax in the Budget moved into Parliament, yesterday, with a well-attended debate in Westminster Hall sponsored by Mike Wood MP, Chair of the All-Party Parliament Beer Group. MPs from all parties spoke in support of fairer tax treatment for the sector. In response, Treasury Minister Andrew Jones recognized the challenges facing the sector, and … [Read more...]

Pub operator JD Wetherspoon has today placed 500,000 beer mats in its pubs with a hard-hitting message on Brexit to parliament. The beer mats will be available in each of the company’s 895 pubs in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. The message calls on Theresa May, Jeremy Corbyn, Vince Cable and MPs to stop messing about and endorse Wetherspoon’s three point … [Read more...]

The Weld Blundell in Lydiate has re-opened following a £490k refurbishment by Star Pubs & Bars and new operator Mike Reeve of MSR Pubs having been closed for over a year. A new dining area with seating for 60 has been created and an open plan kitchen installed so diners can see their food being prepared. Outside, the carpark has been upgraded and a new entrance from … [Read more...]

Stonegate Pub Company has further enhanced its Albert Theory of Progression (ATOP) with the launch of a new Apprenticeship Programme for back-of-house staff across the country. The hugely successful and award winning ATOP programme, designed to nurture and develop homegrown talent, has seen hundreds of employees progress their careers through structured training.  The new 12 … [Read more...]